Welcome to Benny's Coastal Kitchen: A Taste of Hilton Head Island
Nestled in the heart of one of South Carolina's most cherished coastal destinations, Benny's Coastal Kitchen stands as a beacon of fresh, authentic Lowcountry dining. Located at the easily accessible address of 75 Shrimpers Row, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, United States, our establishment is more than just a restaurant; it is an experience deeply rooted in the maritime heritage and vibrant culinary traditions of the region. From the moment you step through our doors, you are invited to leave the hustle of everyday life behind and immerse yourself in an atmosphere that perfectly balances casual elegance with genuine Southern hospitality. We pride ourselves on sourcing the finest local ingredients, ensuring that every dish served tells a story of the sea and the surrounding fertile lands.
Our philosophy centers on simplicity and quality. We believe that the best flavors come from ingredients handled with care and prepared with respect for their natural taste. Whether you are a long-time resident of the island or a visitor exploring the beautiful shores for the first time, Benny's Coastal Kitchen offers a dining experience that resonates with the true spirit of Hilton Head. We strive to be the neighborhood spot where families gather, celebrations are held, and new culinary memories are forged over plates brimming with coastal delights. The ambiance is intentionally designed to reflect the serene beauty of the Atlantic, offering a relaxed yet refined setting for your next meal.
At Benny's, the menu evolves with the seasons, reflecting the freshest catches available and the best produce harvested nearby. This commitment to seasonality ensures that our offerings are always at their peak flavor profile. We understand that modern diners seek transparency and quality, and we are dedicated to providing both in every aspect of our operation, from our carefully curated wine list to our signature handcrafted cocktails designed to complement the coastal cuisine perfectly.
Key Highlights of the Benny's Coastal Kitchen Experience
What sets Benny's Coastal Kitchen apart in the competitive Hilton Head dining scene? Our dedication to authenticity, quality sourcing, and an unparalleled dining atmosphere creates a unique proposition for every guest. Here are a few aspects that define our commitment to excellence:
Commitment to Local Sourcing: We maintain strong relationships with local fishermen and purveyors along the South Carolina coast. This direct connection ensures that the seafood featured on our menu is exceptionally fresh, often arriving from the boat to our kitchen within hours. This practice not only supports the local economy but guarantees a superior taste experience that defines true Lowcountry fare.
Authentic Lowcountry Culinary Approach: Our chefs are masters of traditional Southern coastal cooking techniques, blending time-honored recipes with contemporary refinement. We honor the heritage of the region while introducing innovative touches that keep the menu exciting and relevant. Expect dishes that are flavorful, comforting, and distinctly representative of the Hilton Head culinary landscape.
Inviting and Accessible Atmosphere: Situated conveniently at 75 Shrimpers Row, our location is designed to be welcoming to all. The interior décor subtly echoes the coastal environment—think natural textures, soft lighting, and an overall feeling of relaxed sophistication. It is the ideal setting for everything from a casual lunch after a day at the beach to a more formal evening gathering.
Focus on Culinary Craftsmanship: Beyond the main courses, we place significant emphasis on the details. Our preparation methods are meticulous, whether we are slow-smoking regional meats or crafting house-made sauces and dressings. This dedication to craftsmanship ensures that every component of your plate contributes meaningfully to the overall harmony of the dish.
These pillars—freshness, tradition, atmosphere, and craftsmanship—form the foundation upon which Benny's Coastal Kitchen has built its reputation as a must-visit dining destination on Hilton Head Island. We aim to provide not just a meal, but a memorable moment that captures the essence of coastal South Carolina living.
Savoring the Spirit of the Coast
Benny's Coastal Kitchen invites you to discover the true flavor profile of Hilton Head Island. We are passionate about sharing our love for the Lowcountry through exceptional food and warm service. Our location at 75 Shrimpers Row positions us perfectly to serve both the local community and visitors eager to explore the best of what the island has to offer gastronomically. We look forward to welcoming you soon to share in our coastal culinary journey. Come taste the difference that dedication to freshness and tradition makes. Your table awaits at the heart of Hilton Head's vibrant dining scene.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Great wine list
Rooftop seating
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Happy-hour drinks
Healthy options
Small plates
Spirits
Wine
Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
Locals
Tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Menus
Photos
Reviews Bennys Coastal Kitchen
Hung Do
14-06-2026
This restaurant is beautiful - the location, the views, the vibe & decors are just awesome. The foods were excellent. Who has tried fried pickled veggies as a side dish? Are you kidding me? It was fire. The Brazilian seafood stew was a wonderful dish - so rich in flavors. Just wished it had more of that delicious rice instead of the toasts to soak up all the broth. The key lime cheesecake was absolutely perfect. Our waiter was awesome as well. I would come back to visit Hilton Head so I can eat at Benny’s. It’s that good!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Group size
2 people
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Jaclyn Morgan
17-05-2026
Went in with a party of 7. We made a reservation and were promptly seated outside. Beautiful area. Food was phenomenal, though limited menu. Service started strong and quickly became poor. Drinks were quick. We ordered appetizers and … More
Andrew Eaglen
22-04-2026
Family dinner while vacationing the island. The establishment is very nice, you can enjoy the dining room, upstairs open air patio (had live music) or the outdoor patio seating. … More
Nikki Barker
16-04-2026
Everything was wonderful. The food was amazing. I accidentally ordered the Pork Porterhouse thinking it was steak and completely did not read "pork".
The manager was understanding and he let me exchange my food without hesitation.
We loved the garlic butter shrimp appetizer.
We also ordered the scallop appetizer. It was delicious, but I wish there were more than 3 scallops on the plate. This place is a finer place to eat $$, but it was worth it to us for our kid free date night out on the island.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Tareq Mohtasebzadeh
25-02-2026
We really enjoyed our visit to Benny’s Coastal Kitchen. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The atmosphere is also very nice, with a relaxed and welcoming vibe that makes it a great spot to enjoy a meal. … More
London Johnson
18-02-2026
I really liked it. It wasn’t super crowded. We were there early too reservations. The food was amazing. The drinks were super good too. The service was nice. Took a little bit of time to get our food, but it was really good. The ribs and the truffle mashed potatoes are amazing. Nice and delicious.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
5-8 people, Suitable for all group sizes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
T C
16-01-2026
The food was great. Horrible service.
We came here on our engagement night (October 3rd). Reserved 8pm for 4ppl three … More
Veronika Nunley
04-01-2026
We had an absolute blast at this restaurant. Food was delicious, I ordered the Brazilian fish stew and my husband the pork porterhouse. Stew is absolutely delightful, light curry sauce with so much flavor was perfect combo. Outdoor activities for kids to wait for food or hangout with a drink. Would definitely recommend More
Adam Ashcraft
28-12-2025
Absolutely one of our favorite restaurants! Beautiful inside and out. Fantastic food and service. Sarah took great care of us. The oyster bisque (pictured) is our favorite. We also had oysters and a flourless chocolate cake that was incredible. I highly recommend.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Michael Heaney
18-09-2025
Went up stairs to the roof top “41 and up”
Great views nice relaxing atmosphere drink a a bit pricey. Continued on to the lower level for dinner. If you would like to sit outside make sure you request it they don’t ask. Food was great as was the service. One note if you order a dish that contains a broth you need to request a spoon. One should have come with the dish. Nope. Meal were reasonable priced
With a nice kids menu.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations recommended
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Lots of space out side for the kids to play
Johnny Dwire
30-08-2025
What a wonderful surprise! We stumbled into this place and had a terrific experience with Nathan as our server, a high top table with seriously beautiful views and delicious food. My bride had a chicken dish…Chili Chicken… beautiful to look … More
K.C. Blackwell
21-08-2025
This blows the other nearby waterfront restaurants out of the water! We had two perfect dining experiences at Bennys Coastal Kitchen and 41 Up on the Rooftop. The 1st evening we sat up on the roof and had magical sunset views combined with … More
Natalia
11-08-2025
Although the service at the hostess stand was not great, luckily the food made up for it. We went for an early dinner, so it wasn't busy yet; by the time we left it was busy! … More
Larry Gaynor
01-08-2025
Very amazing huge restaurant specializing in seafood. Huge rooftop bar and plenty of seating to dine. Large indoor and outdoor seating on main level. There are even games outside for the kids to play.
Food is fresh and very good. Fish stew is their specialty and amazing. Prices very reasonable. My big question here is even though they have a seafood tower, why I couldn’t order shrimp cocktail. Also, why no bread service, free or for a fee? The sauces are so good must have bread.
Our service started out well and ordered a bottle of Silver Oak which was priced below retail. However our server got a couple large groups and forgot about us. This would have been a non issue if there were managers walking around. I didn’t see a single one upstairs or on the main level.
Overall, great environment to dine and relax. Next time I will speak to the MOD before being seated.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Vegetarian options
Not much here
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Bring the kiddos
sophie mckinley16
28-07-2025
We had never tried this restaurant and were surprised with the food. We started off with a couple of drinks and the shrimp appetizer which was very fresh and had a delicious sauce. My husband got the salmon dish, and said he liked the flavor but wished there was more substance to the dish and was still hungry when done. I however was very full after my dish of oyster rockafeller gnocchi, which had a delectable sauce. We finished our dinner with the key lime cheesecake, which was very cute and tasty. Our service was amazing and the view was very pretty.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Lisa Warner
06-07-2025
We loved our dinner at Benny's Coastal Kitchen! I went specifically for the Brazilian Fish Stew and it did not disappoint! The flavors were amazing and the seafood was so fresh! My husband took advantage of the happy hour specials and also tried the oyster bisque. So many other things we want to try- we will definitely be back!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Varies by time / day
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Jason Elder
07-06-2025
Great restaurant. Excellent service and good quality food. Everyone in our family enjoyed their meals. We will definitely return. Make sure you check the weather before you reserve a spot outside (great view). More
Sarah Cromer
04-06-2025
We came here on a recommendation from friends. The food and service were both outstanding, though we were not impressed with the cocktails served downstairs (the rooftop bar cocktails were much better)! I would recommend going to the … More
kevin zimmer
14-05-2025
Our first trip to Benny’s with many more to follow. So many enticing items on the menu, but we eventually narrowed it down to 1/2 dozen oysters (grilled with a very unique flavor), Brazilian fish stew, and Short Rib Gnocchi. Our entrees were both in our top ten dinners of our life. Service and ambience were top notch. We had great patio seating, watching the sunset and boats going by, and listening a fabulous guitar player/singer.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Very quiet
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Swings and lawn games available.
Wheelchair accessibility
All level- no steps.
Ian Grant
06-05-2025
We always have incredible meals at Benny’s. This was our first experience being able to dine outside and I don’t think we’ll ever do indoors again. What a great time and the kindnest servers. I can’t say enough good things about the food, The Filet, Swordfish, Stew, were all perfect. The first time we’ve tried the Carpaccio, and now I’ll be getting it everytime we go! Don’t miss out on Benny’s when you’re on the island and definitely don’t skip dessert!
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reviews Bennys Coastal Kitchen